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I was recently havin a conversation with someone and it came up that someone she knew, after leaving an ash Wednesday mass, appeared to have an upside down cross on her forehead. I failed to see how…Continue

"Yes, I also have had theists look strangely at me when I quoted the bible, and say various things, which most could be boiled down to"what/how do you know the bible", which I take to mean "better than me"? It almost always stops…"

"Time and again, it has been proven most non-theists know the bible better than any xtian.It is most certainly apropos for you to quote the bible, however, even the believers should take
their own tome's advice and not argue about it. lol "

I was recently havin a conversation with someone and it came up that someone she knew, after leaving an ash Wednesday mass, appeared to have an upside down cross on her forehead. I failed to see how the catholic would be shocked or offended at this insinuation. Apparently, my look of confusion also confused the person telling me this. "It's a satanic symbol," she offered. I explained the biblical story of Simon Peter and how the upside down, or Petrine cross, was a symbol of supplication and…See More

"Welcome, Matt! Glad you could join us. :D
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"Hey Matt! Nice to see there is at least one more atheist in the area. You can check out the Albany Georgia Atheist (AGA) facebook page when you get the chance. That's where most of our conversation/interactions happens outside of out meetings.…"

"I'm from the heart of the bible belt and always thought I had it rough, but we haven't had creationists rear their heads here in any official capacity. At least your state, or at least the uneducated of your state, brought the Prophet…"

"Hi Matt
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Hey Matt! Nice to see there is at least one more atheist in the area. You can check out the Albany Georgia Atheist (AGA) facebook page when you get the chance. That's where most of our conversation/interactions happens outside of out meetings. We have a meeting this Saturday here in Albany. It would be great to see you there if you can make it. If not, you can check out our webpage at www.albanygeorgiaatheists.com to keep up with our meetings. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. - James

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